2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC

The vehicle is listed by the auction as having Salvage condition with Left Side primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the Left Side damage claim is supported by visible deformation of the left front door, adjacent fender area, and rocker panel. The Salvage condition itself cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. The most significant visible damage is to the left front door. Its outer panel has extensive, deep creasing and crushing from the hinge area through the lower and middle sections. The lower door edge and adjacent vertical seam are also deformed and show paint scuffing. The left front fender area immediately ahead of the door and the surrounding door-jamb edge have moderate irregular deformation and creasing. The left rocker panel and lower side skirt beneath the front door show multiple pronounced creases, crushed sections, and scuffed surfaces. A physical inspection is recommended to assess the door, hinges, jamb, rocker structure, side-impact components, alignment, and any related mechanical or safety-system damage. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV/MPV, GLA250-4M trim, built in Germany. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 208 hp and a seven-speed automated manual transmission. The decoded data does not specify the drive type separately. NHTSA records list several recalls applicable to the 2020 GLA250, including recalls involving the emergency-call communication software, possible communication-module deactivation, panoramic-sunroof front-panel bonding on equipped vehicles, and potential fuel-rail or injector fuel leaks. Recall completion status is not provided; the VIN should be checked with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before purchase, particularly for the fuel-system and body-panel recalls.